Armstrong Named as Director of Communications at Iowa Speedway
May 29, 2012
Armstrong Named as Director of Communications at Iowa Speedway
Will Lead Communications and Promotional Initiatives
NEWTON, IA – May 29, 2012 – Craig Armstrong, who has been the general manager and promoter of I-44 Speedway in Lebanon, Missouri for the past 14 months, will now be spear-heading the communications efforts at the 7/8 mile Newton facility.
Doug Fritz, CEO of Iowa Speedway, said Armstrong has always been successful in the motorsports industry and looks forward to him joining the Iowa Speedway team.
“I’ve known Craig for a long-time and he understands what race fans want and how tracks can give the fans the best experience possible,” said Fritz. “We are very excited to have him at Iowa Speedway. He will be great ambassador for the Speedway as well as our community.”
Armstrong, who was with Iowa Speedway from 2006-2010, also expressed his enthusiasm about coming back to the Newton area.
“I couldn’t be happier to be returning to my’ home track’, and to my own home in Newton,” Armstrong said. “Iowa Speedway is widely recognized as one of the top motorsports entertainment facilities in North America, and I’m excited for this tremendous opportunity.”
Armstrong, who will start June 4, can be reached at pr@iowaspeedway.com, or by calling 641-791-8000.
The next event weekend gets the green flag on Friday, June 22 with the Casey’s General Store USAC Challenge and the Iowa Corn Indy 250 qualifying heat races. Then, the Iowa Speedway Foundation 100 Star Mazda race, the Sukup 100 Firestone Indy Lights race and the Iowa Corn Indy 250 race all happen on Saturday, June 23.
The rest of the 2012 schedule: the Prairie Meadows 200 ARCA race, July 13; the American Ethanol 200 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race, July 14; the Iowa Grand Motorcycle Rally, July 25-28; the second round of the NASCAR K&N Pro Series, August 3; the 4th Annual U.S Cellular 250 NASCAR Nationwide Series race, August 4; the ASA 125 race, September 14; and the American Ethanol 200 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race, September 15. Season, event weekend, and single race ticket packages are on sale; reserve your tickets today by calling 1-866-RUSTY-GO or visit www.iowaspeedway.com.
About Iowa Speedway
Iowa Speedway is a state-of-the-art 7/8 mile asphalt paved tri-oval race track and motorsports facility located just 30 miles east of Des Moines at I-80 Exit 168 in Newton, Iowa. The track is owned and operated by U.S. Motorsport Corporation and designed by former NASCAR Champion Rusty Wallace, now an anchor and analyst for ABC-TV/ESPN. Iowa Speedway is designed for year-round use and includes 30,000 permanent grandstand seats. Call 1-866-RUSTY-GO, visit www.iowaspeedway.com, “like” us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter at @IowaSpeedway to learn more.
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